Both Google and Microsoft do not want dual OS !

Marketing of hybrid Asus Transformer TD300 which was to offer both Windows and Android is indeed stopped under pressure from Google and Microsoft. At CES Las Vegas 2014, the manufacturer prestigiously announced Asus Transformer hybrid TD300, which had the distinction of taking both Android and Windows to switch from one to the other in seconds.

This device rather special was designed in collaboration with Intel and must show the flexible use of Intel processors can handle both OS with the same chipset. However, that Google was not very enthusiastic about the idea, fearing perhaps that will promote the interests of Microsoft. The Wall Street Journal, however, reported that the group Redmond has also lobbied opposite for the hybrid Asus Transformer TD300.

In his case, he would fear to see Google may invite fresh competition on the market for business computers, is trying to protect Microsoft marketing efforts. Asus should also stop marketing its computers Asus All in One P1801 and p1802 which also proposed Dual OS, due to a change in policy of Microsoft it will no longer show its support to this type of system.

These conflicts may be related to the Group's strategy of Redmond seeking royalties from all stakeholders the Android ecosystem with respect to its patents. Intel’s idea is to offer processors from which manufacturers could for example allow their customers to choose their OS at the time of purchase, which is always better than from getting caught up in a single partnership. Note this is the trend of dual OS which is going to finds its way on Smartphones also between Android and Windows Phone; Karbonn and manufacturers Huawei is ready to launch their product.

WhatsApp Update Brings New Features

Android users can pay the WhatsApp subscription for their friends now. In addition, the update brings more data protection and eliminates errors in Samsung and Sony handsets. For users with Android Smartphones, a new version of WhatsApp Instant Messenger is available for download in Google's Play Store.

In contrast to the usual updates the fresh version brings a whole bunch of new feature to your Smartphone. So you finally fit in the privacy options of the app to who can see when you online including your profile picture and your status. In addition to the basic setting "Everyone" now have the options "My Contacts" and "No” to choose from your list.

The second major innovation was recently acquired by Facebook company introduces the ability to take on the resulting cost of service for a friend. For Android users to use this service a year for free of charge. Subsequently, a fee of 0.89 Euro per year will be charged.

 In addition to some bug fixes for Smartphones from Sony and Samsung, the makers have improved the delivery of images by means of new camera shortcuts. In addition, advertises the update with the improved preview feature of video in chat messages, and a new widget to display unread messages on the home screen.

However, these special features will function on the device of at least Android 3.0 installed. In addition, the update let you save profile pictures and group icons and share them with friends now.

Google Docs Is Expanding Extensions To Counter Office 365

Google planning to face to counter the competition faced Office 365 moreover Microsoft is developing the capabilities of its desktop service Docs and Sheets through the extensions developed by third-party vendors support. The functionality of desktop services by Google does is not explained more exclusively.

Docs and Sheets (word processing and spreadsheet) can now be functionally enriched by third parties through extensions or add-ons. Google has indeed formalized tools designed by partner developer’s support. To view these applications and integrate them into his office, it is sufficient for the user to click on a new menu “Add-On" in the taskbar.

The only thing remaining is to choose among the extensions and install them and then to exploit the functions they provide. The principle is similar to that of extensions for Chrome – and is preparing it for any other browser. Available modules are around 30 now, and these can be used to perform very specific tasks such as import names and addresses from a spreadsheet into a Docs document, for printing purposes.

Thanks to these third-party extensions , Google should enrich its competitors Office Web applications and make even more serious alternatives to the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in the context of the business offer Google Apps.

Microsoft unleashes Office 365 Android SDK for developers

Microsoft has released an SDK open source through which Android developers will be able to introduce Office 365 support data in their applications.

Microsoft Open Technologies, responsible for creating a bridge between Microsoft products and other technologies via open source tools and open standards branch, has unveiled a new development kit for Office 365 to Android.

A preview of the SDK open source (Apache 2.0 license) is available on GitHub platform. Developers will be able to allow applications to access Office 365 data through links to SharePoint and Exchange servers.

Applications will include access to SharePoint lists and files, calendars, contacts and Exchange messaging. The SDK is compatible with Android versions ranging from KitKat. Those wishing to contribute to the project must sign a licensing agreement Microsoft Open Technologies Contributor.

Miracle Machine Turns Water Into Wine

If you are a wine lover, then I assure you this post will be interest you to the highest point. Two researchers have created an incredible object, capable of turning water into wine, and in just a few days.

They subtly named the Miracle Machine, referring to one of the very first famous miracle of Jesus Christ. Kevin Boyer Philip and James have developed this artificial wine that requires the machine is very amazing, yes it needs a Smartphone and water.

The dedicated mobile application allows you to select the type of wine you want to make and then tells you what ingredients placed in the object to create the drink. The software connects to the Miracle Machine via Bluetooth and monitors the progress of the wine preventing it to mature. It takes approximately three days to taste your wine prepared.

Do not be afraid to find yourself short of ingredients to launch the production only it needs grape concentrate, yeast and other few necessary spices. The Miracle Machine consists of a fermentation chamber, heater, thermometer, blender, a microprocessor to oversee the process and finally a Bluetooth antenna to connect to your Smartphone.

Although the idea behind this device is not new (there are already gadgets to make your own beer), the manufacturing method of this wine can easily be confusing. The project will soon be launched via a Kick starter page, where interested people can participate in the financing.

The expected price for the Miracle Machine amounts to 499 dollars, 359 Euros. We were very surprised to learn that such a gadget will soon be appearing in the market and we are very curious to see what it is capable of.